2019 BWP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3284 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.1237 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2721 SCR

2019 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.3284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2048 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2953 to the December average rate of 1.2752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3284 was down 9.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,642 SCR

2018 Average 6,690 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 5,618 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,023.75 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3107

1.2291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2837, compared to 1.2604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1607 SCR (High: 1.2844 / Low: 1.1237). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 SCR (High: 1.2831 / Low: 1.2548).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1607

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.3039) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1207 (-8.47%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.3039

2018 Avg (February) 1.4246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3134	1.2615	1.2953
February	1.3284	1.2919	1.3039
March	1.3117	1.2600	1.2796
April	1.3001	1.2710	1.2864
May	1.2831	1.2548	1.2719
June	1.2827	1.2501	1.2651
July	1.3226	1.2763	1.2878
August	1.2844	1.1237	1.2359
September	1.2661	1.2345	1.2528
October	1.2755	1.2368	1.2537
November	1.2848	1.1920	1.2571
December	1.2950	1.2599	1.2752